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Ford working on climate-controlled frunk

Motor Authority

EV front trunks, or frunks, provide handy storage space, but a recent Ford patent filing points to a way to make them even more useful. The filing in question outlines giving frunks climate control. It was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 19 but originally filed by Ford in 2022—roughly the same.

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BYD aims to replace Routemaster with 400-mile EV London bus

Autocar

The BD11 has a battery capacity of 532kWh - the largest of any commercial EV currently available in the UK The new BYD BD11 double-decker bus is tipped to replace London's Routemaster with a range of more than 400 miles and high levels of passenger comfort. Launched today at the London Bus Museum, the Chinese firm's latest electric bus arrives 11 years after it first launched a bus in the UK and shortly after it delivered its 1800th bus here.

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$70,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom Had A $79,000 Bill From One Service

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This silver 2004 Rolls-Royce Phantom is being offered for a pittance, with an asking price of $69,950. Featuring a smooth V12, luxury accommodation, suicide doors, and more, it’s a tempting offer. However, the sales ad reveals that the car underwent $78,913 worth of repairs last year, which should be a red flag for owners who want a bargain. If I can make a bold claim, if you’re reading this website, you’ve likely fantasized about buying a slightly older luxury vehicle for a su

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Tesla Model Y, Model 3 receive major price cuts in Australia

CarExpert

They may be the two best-selling electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, but the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are nevertheless the latest EVs to receive price cuts. Overnight, Tesla shaved $5000 off the price of its entry-level Model Y RWD (now priced from $55,900 before on-road costs) and cut $4000 from the base Model 3 RWD (now $54,900 before on-road costs).

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BMW Concept Skytop channels the Z8 with sharp looks, V-8 power

Motor Authority

BMW will use the 2024 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este running this weekend on the shores of Italy's Lake Como to present the Concept Skytop, an open-top two-seater packing a powerful V-8 engine. New model launches are dominated today by electric vehicles, typically in an SUV form factor, but the Concept Skytop reminds us of a not-so-distant past.

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Alpine's hydrogen V6 hypercar could make production

Autocar

The Alpenglow recently evolved into the Hy4 concept, bringing it a step closer to a potential production version Sporting brand has 'steps in mind' for making the low-set, technologically advanced concept car a reality Alpine is exploring the possibility of putting the extreme Alpenglow concept into limited production as a road-going supercar with a hydrogen-combustion engine.

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Mercedes-AMG Mythos PureSpeed Is An SL Speedster With An F1 Halo Roof Bar

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Mercerdes-AMG PureSpeed roadster unveiled ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix First car from exclusive Mythos series of special cars is limited to 250 units PureSpeed is based on latest SL but incorporates AMG One and F1 design cues like halo rollover bar Mercedes-AMG has revealed the first car in its Mythos series, the PureSpeed. It’s an SL-based roadster that features design cues from F1, including a halo-style rollover protection.

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Rivian explores a potential deployable roof-top canopy

Motor Authority

Rivian could add a deployable roof-top canopy to the list of accessories for its EVs, if a recent patent filing is any indication. The automaker filed a patent application titled "Canopy with Deployable Structure" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in early 2023; that application was published by the USPTO on May 14.

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BMW Concept Skytop leaks ahead of official unveiling

Autocar

Shark nose returns, converging around the kidney grille Shark-nosed targa-top coupé hints at potential replacement for 8 Series A promotional video for a new BMW concept car, dubbed the Skytop, has leaked online ahead of its official unveiling. A svelte targa-topped coupé, it appears to preview an eventual replacement for the BMW 8 Series. It retains that car’s long wheelbase and swooping silhouette, but introduces several new design cues, with more clearly defined body lines and slim LED lights

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Toyota Dealer Saddles 2024 Land Cruiser With $15K Extras Including $3K Windshield Warranty

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A dealer added $14,980 in extra packages and fees to a new Land Cruiser. This made the total price exceed $92,000. The items listed don’t appear to be worth anywhere near the prices attatched. Dealers often do all they can to squeeze every last penny out of customers and it’s happening again with the Toyota Land Cruiser. One dealer in California is tacking on huge packages and accessories to the SUV.

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Australian Defence Force eyes all-electric vehicle fleet – report

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After years of speculation about the benefits of an electric vehicle fleet within the Australian Defence Force, the Government is now beginning discussions with the industry. The Australian Government has begun talks with industry members about transitioning the Australian Defence Force’s vehicle fleet to electric. According to website Defence Connect, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, along with Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy and Dan Repacholi MP, me

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2024 Ford Shelby Super Snake turns Mustang into $160,000 beast

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For its tuning program for the seventh-generation Ford Mustang, Shelby American decided to start at the top. It unveiled a new generation of the Super Snake in April, offering buyers a track-tuned Mustang with more than 830 hp on tap. The configurator for the 2024 model year is now up on Shelby's website, and reveals a price tag of $159,995 for.

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Kia EV3 revealed as sub-£30k electric SUV with 373-mile range

Autocar

Kia is targeting the Volvo EX30, Cupra Born and Renault Mégane E-Tech as rivals Bespoke electric car is slightly shorter than a Kia Niro but packs a wheelbase longer than the Sportage's The new Kia EV3 will bring ‘flagship’ technology from larger bespoke electric models to the compact SUV segment, according to the firm – with European versions offering a range of more than 370 miles.

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Police Seize Fiat EVs Over Italian Flag As Stellantis-Government Row Grows

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Italian authorities seized 134 Fiat Topolino electric vehicles at the port of Livorno due to small Italian flag stickers on the cars. Prosecutors claim the flags mislead customers as the car is actually made in Morocco, alongside Citroen Ami and Opel Rocks Electric. The seized vehicles remain at the port, and it’s unclear if Stellantis will face legal consequences for the flag stickers.

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2024 Chevrolet Corvette review

CarExpert

The Chevrolet Corvette occupies a really interesting position in the Australian market. This is the most affordable way into a V8-powered supercar, and in fact it costs less than half of what some of its well-known European rivals do. And with a starting price of $175,000 plus on-roads, it’s hardly a cheapie – and indeed, it seems a bit pricey if you do a like-for-like against the model’s positioning in its home US market.

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GM's working on a clutch for an electric car transmission

Motor Authority

Electric cars don't require multiple gears, but they still have transmissions. And General Motors is working on a way to make them better. A patent filing from the automaker detailing a new type of clutch actuation for EV transmissions recently surfaced. It was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) May 16, 2024, and.

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Hot Mini John Cooper Works returns with petrol power

Autocar

Hot bodykit, such as diffuser and roof spoiler, are apparent Golf GTI rival to race at the Nurburgring 24 Hours next weekend, before reveal in autumn The hot new John Cooper Works version of the petrol-powered Mini hatchback has been revealed in camouflaged competition form ahead of its official debut later this year. The overhauled hot hatch is making its first outing at next weekend’s Nürburgring 24 Hours race.

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Kenworth SuperTruck 2 Is A Hybrid, Bullet Train Of A Semi

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Kenworth has unveiled their eco-friendly SuperTruck 2. It features an aerodynamic design that provides a 48% reduction in drag. The model also sports a lightweight design and an efficient diesel engine with a 48V mild hybrid system. Honda isn’t the only company making a splash at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo as Kenworth has unveiled their SuperTruck 2.

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The car colours that cost the most to insure in Australia

CarExpert

New research from Compare the Market has revealed that owners of black cars are paying more for insurance in Australia than any other colour. While not all insurers adjust their pricing based on exterior colour, those that do were found to increase comprehensive insurance premiums by as much as 8.72 per cent for a black car of the same make and model compared to white examples.

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Jaguar marks end of gas-engine era with special F-Pace

Motor Authority

Jaguar is bidding farewell to the internal-combustion engine, as the automaker plans to exclusively sell electric vehicles starting from 2025. None of the current range will remain, including the I-Pace electric crossover. To mark the occasion, Jaguar last week revealed the F-Pace 90th Anniversary Edition, which the automaker confirmed as the.

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Mercedes SL spawns radical F1-inspired Purespeed speedster

Autocar

Hardcore debut model from Merc's new Mythos luxury brand gets an F1 halo and motorsport-inspired livery Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the Purespeed concept, a first look at the introductory entry in its upcoming line of limited-volume Mythos models. A prelude to the first car in the range, it is a two-seat speedster based on the SL roadster which swaps a conventional windscreen for an F1-inspired halo.

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BYD’s New London Bus Means Even Brits Who Can’t Drive Can’t Escape The Chinese EV Takeover

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New BYD BD11 London bus has four hub motors, 532 kWh battery and can charge at 500 kW. Features driver assistance systems commonplace on modern cars. This model is designed for London, but different versions for other UK regions will follow. Chinese automakers like BYD are starting to make their presence felt in Europe and the UK with models like the Dolphin, and come 2025, the $9,000 Seagull will be also be available.

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Polestar woes deepen with threat of stock delisting

CarExpert

Chinese-Swedish electric vehicle (EV) specialist Polestar may be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange after failing to meet the security regulator’s deadlines to submit its financial reports multiple times. Polestar announced it had been notified by the Nasdaq that it has 60 days to submit a plan of compliance after failing to file both its full-year 2023 and first-quarter 2024 financial reports in a timely manner.

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Lamborghini CEO hesitant to launch electric supercar

Motor Authority

Lamborghini will launch its first electric vehicle in 2028, but it won't be one of the brand's traditional supercars. In an interview with Bloomberg published on Sunday, Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini's CEO, said demand for electric supercars remains nascent, and that Lamborghini plans to take a wait-and-see approach. The automaker is currently.

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AA is the first firm to deploy electric recovery vehicles in the UK

Autocar

The scheme’s largest - and flagship - vehicle is the Volvo FE Boniface Slidebed recovery truck Pilot EV trial will allow the UK recovery service to gauge their effectiveness in real-world scenarios The AA has become the first roadside assistance firm to use fully electric vehicles, launching a new fleet of electric vans and trucks to prepare for its transition to net-zero emissions and investigate the use of EVs in “real-life settings”.

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California Considers Charging Drivers Per Mile As Gas Tax Dwindles Due To EVs

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California leads the nation in EV adoption but it’s losing funding it would normally receive from gas taxes. In an effort to bridge the gap, it has proposed a mileage tax on all road users. Now, it’s beginning a pilot program to test out how well it works for the public. Several states use gas tax funds to repair roads and infrastructure.

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EVs, hybrids more likely to hit pedestrians – with a key catch

CarExpert

A landmark study into UK car crashes has found hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) are disproportionately represented in pedestrian incidents – or at least, they were. The Guardian reported the results of a study documenting 32 billion miles (51.5 billion kilometres) of EV travel, as well as 3 trillion miles (4.8 trillion kilometres) of petrol and diesel car trips, compiled by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

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2025 Nissan Murano spied for first time

Motor Authority

Nissan plans to launch seven new vehicles in the U.S. over the next three years, and among them will be a redesigned Murano, a prototype for which has been spotted for the first time. Set to debut later this year, likely as a 2025 model, the new Murano will bring a sleek, almost coupe-like design not unlike Nissan's Chill-Out concept from a few.

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Mercedes-AMG GT

Autocar

Second-generation of AMG's flagship super sports car gets four seats and four-wheel drive Confirmation bias must be something that car-makers account for when they’re doing their market research - mustn’t it? In press material - for cars like this new Mercedes-AMG GT sports car, and so many others - the feedback of owners of the outgoing model is treated with gospel reverence.

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Bugatti: We’ll Build A Gas Station At Your House If We Have To

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Matt Rimac isn’t afraid of potential penalties that might come with combustion-car production in the future. His comments indicate that the brand will keep making ICE cars through 2035. He also believes that the brand could end up building fuel stations at customer homes. The Chiron’s replacement is coming and Bugatti’s CEO Matt Rimac is understandably excited.

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Hyundai N74 hydrogen supercar is reportedly closer to reality

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Filed under: Rumormill , Hyundai , Coupe , Concept Cars , Electric , Future Vehicles , Hybrid , Hydrogen Cars , Performance Continue reading Hyundai N74 hydrogen supercar is reportedly closer to reality Hyundai N74 hydrogen supercar is reportedly closer to reality originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 May 2024 10:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kia EV3 is a tiny EV with a big range, fast-charging speed

Motor Authority

Kia on Thursday took the covers off the striking yet small EV3 subcompact crossover. It's the production version of a concept of the same name shown last fall, and the show car's lines have been transferred faithfully onto the production model that's set to start sales in Korea in July. A European launch will follow in the second half of the year.

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Electric car chargers out of action as thieves cut cables

Autocar

Many Instavolt chargers have had their cables stolen, with Gridserve also a victim Cables taken for precious metals across UK; Instavolt has suffered 174 thefts from 27 sites Drivers deterred from purchasing an electric car by range anxiety and high list prices can now add another item to their list of worries: public chargers having their cables stolen.

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New Ford Mustang Dark Horse Delivered With Mismatched Taillights From The Factory

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A US customer received a brand new Ford Mustang Dark Horse with mismatched taillights. The ‘incorrect’ tail light appears to be the same as the ones used in Mustangs destined for export markets like the Australia and Europe. The owner is hoping Ford replaces the US-spec taillight with the “incorrect” one, creating a one-of-a-kind Mustang Dark Horse.

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Executive Spotlight with Bill Wittenmyer of DealerOn

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In the AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, host Brian Ankney interviews Bill Wittenmyer from DealerOn , discussing the current challenges and strategies for car dealerships. Dealerships are struggling with staffing and performance due to a significant portion of salespeople and managers being new to the industry post-COVID. This lack of experience affects their ability to negotiate and manage effectively.

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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S debuts May 30 with 300-plus-mile range

Motor Authority

Jeep will formally introduce the Wagoneer S on May 30 at an event in New York City, the automaker said on Wednesday. Sales of the electric midsize SUV will follow in the fall, with Jeep confirming it will arrive as a 2024 model in the U.S. To help build excitement, Jeep released a video showing a pre-production Wagoneer S going up against a Tesla.

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Citroen C3

Autocar

The jostling to fill the supermini void left by the Ford Fiesta continues with a model that's all about comfort The Ford Fiesta may be dead, yet its rivals have taken the initiative by trying to make a new supermini that becomes the default choice in the class.New Renault Clio, Suzuki Swift and MG 3 models have all been launched in recent months to try to take the Fiesta's crown, and now the new Citroën C3 is making its bid.The C3 is a visually identical petrol-powered sibling to the new Citroën